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[fredjeepgladiatornz26]

Hi everyone,

We took delivery of our gladiator Rubicon a few weeks ago, this will be our 6th jeep since we arrived here in New Zealand.
I put already the RSI Canopy and our roof tent is waiting for the summer time to rise.
Browsing the forum to keep my knowledge up to date and will definitely keep upgrading it here and there, because it is a jeep "thing" right you don´t want to keep it stock too long.

Have a good day.

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[GMag]

Hello from SoCal, been lurking for a minute. Great info and reviews have been a big help so far. Coming from a 2000 TJ to a 2022 JTR so needed a lot of info to get back into Jeepin' after so many moons.

 

[adamjedgar]

Hi guys, got this 2 weeks ago. First week 3000km/s and loving it.

 

[Maptap109]

Ordered my 2023 Sport on Oct 10. Picked it up Oct 26. Just passed 1000 mi

 

[wachuko]

New Gladiator (and Jeep) owner and member.

Purchased on November 11, 2022 new from the lot as it was an impulse buy...

2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
3.6L V6 engine
Color: Sting Ray
Options:
Leather Seats
LED Lights
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gorilla Glass Windshield
Black Freedom Hard Top

I missed out on having the factory tow package and auxiliary switches like I wanted...but again, impulse buy.

At least, as part of the deal, they installed the factory hitch ( I know I am missing out on the better alternator, additional cooling, and switches but oh well... ), gave me the mud flaps and all weather mats.

Always wanted a Jeep... wanted a Wrangler but needed the bed for house stuff and not having to pull a trailer. I come from having a Chevy Colorado ZR2 Bison diesel... after trading that in for my wife's car, I could not be without a truck... lasted only 5 months without one...

Here are a few photos:

Mods so far have been minimal...
1. Roll-N-Lock retractable tonneau cover
2. Bolt hood lock
3. Shorty radio antenna
4. Pull handles
5. Mopar lockable fuel cap
6. Hood struts
7. Midland MXT275 GMRS radio and its antenna

The main use is as my daily driver and eventually I want to go camping with it... so more of an overland vehicle than a hard core rock climber...

Some additional future mods:
1. I will get a low profile bed rack
2. A tent to place over the rack
3. Install kitchen and cooler setup that will carry over from my previous truck
4. Additional lights
5. Factory looking front metal bumper to be able to install a winch. I wanted an AEV front bumper, but I just can't justify the cost... so going with one of those aftermarket factory knock-offs...
6. Some additional recovery gear
7. Modifying some used N-Fab steps that I have to install on the stock rock rail
8. Sunrider for Hardtop
9. Front facing camera
10. Z Automotive Tazer JL/JT Mini programmer
11. Mopar Auxiliary switches - I like their factory look
12. A mount for my phone
13. ...oh! and 35" pizza cutter tires...

The depth on the bed is challenging for storing some of the stuff I had. I will need to see what can be fitted and what will need to be chopped down to fit...

I do hope I do not regret going Mojave instead of Rubicon... we will see... What I do not regret is getting it... I have been wanting a Jeep for decades... this is a dream come true for me... wohooo!!

 

[Bbannongmu]

New Gladiator (and Jeep) owner and member.

Purchased on November 11, 2022 new from the lot as it was an impulse buy...

2022 Jeep Gladiator Mojave
3.6L V6 engine
Color: Sting Ray
Options:
Leather Seats
LED Lights
8-Speed Automatic Transmission
Gorilla Glass Windshield
Black Freedom Hard Top

I missed out on having the factory tow package and auxiliary switches like I wanted...but again, impulse buy.

At least, as part of the deal, they installed the factory hitch ( I know I am missing out on the better alternator, additional cooling, and switches but oh well... ), gave me the mud flaps and all weather mats.

Always wanted a Jeep... wanted a Wrangler but needed the bed for house stuff and not having to pull a trailer. I come from having a Chevy ZR2 Bison diesel... after trading that in for my wife's car, I could not be without a truck... lasted only 5 months without one...

Here are a few photos:

Mods so far have been minimal...
1. Roll-N-Lock retractable tonneau cover
2. Bolt hood lock
3. Shorty radio antenna
4. Pull handles
5. Mopar lockable fuel cap
6. Hood struts
7. Midland MXT275 GMRS radio and its antenna

The main use is as my daily driver and eventually I want to go camping with it... so more of an overland vehicle than a hard core rock climber...

Some additional future mods:
1. I will get a low profile bed rack
2. A tent to place over the rack
3. Install kitchen and cooler setup that will carry over from my previous truck
4. Additional lights
5. Factory looking front metal bumper to be able to install a winch. I wanted an AEV front bumper, but I just can't justify the cost... so going with one of those aftermarket factory knock-offs...
6. Some additional recovery gear
7. Modifying some used N-Fab steps that I have to install on the stock rock rail
8. Sunrider for Hardtop
9. Front facing camera
10. Z Automotive Tazer JL/JT Mini programmer
11. Mopar Auxiliary switches - I like their factory look
12. A mount for my phone
13. ...oh! and 35" pizza cutter tires...

The depth on the bed is challenging for storing some of the stuff I had. I will need to see what can be fitted and what will need to be chopped down to fit...

I do hope I do not regret going Mojave instead of Rubicon... we will see... What I do not regret is getting it... I have been wanting a Jeep for decades... this is a dream come true for me... wohooo!!

Congratulations and welcome to the Gladiator obsession!!

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[Bbannongmu]

Ordered my 2023 Sport on Oct 10. Picked it up Oct 26. Just passed 1000 mi

Nice!
Congratulations and welcome to the Gladiator obsession!!

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[AlpineChip]

Ordered the JT in August and picked it up a couple of weeks ago. Some tint, tires and wheels... much more to do! Waiting for validation of Mopar 2" lift part number so it can be ordered. So, 37s today w/o lift.

 

[ASHEVILLE_3D]

Just traded in my 2018 JL Sport for this 2023 Rubicon :D It had every option I wanted exceptttt the LED package but couldn't say no. ONLY thing I'll say that I was a bitttt disappointed in is I didn't realize until I was home but the 2023 Rubicon no longer comes with the FOX shocks apparently. They're kind of covered in a red plastic and don't say FOX. Kind of lame, Love it otherwise drives so much better than the 2 door

EDIT: I looked at my build sheet and the Front and Rear Shocks say "RED TENNECO" not sure why the change, maybe I'm wrong but I was under the impression that the 2020-2022 had Fox shocks on rubicons.

 

[4xjeepr]

Welcome from another NC jeepers.

Just traded in my 2018 JL Sport for this 2023 Rubicon :D It had every option I wanted exceptttt the LED package but couldn't say no. ONLY thing I'll say that I was a bitttt disappointed in is I didn't realize until I was home but the 2023 Rubicon no longer comes with the FOX shocks apparently. They're kind of covered in a red plastic and don't say FOX. Kind of lame, Love it otherwise drives so much better than the 2 door

 

[ASHEVILLE_3D]

Welcome from another NC jeepers.

thanks! I'll def have to keep an eye out for some good trails around WNC!

 

[RudeJeepin]

Just traded in my 2018 JL Sport for this 2023 Rubicon :D It had every option I wanted exceptttt the LED package but couldn't say no. ONLY thing I'll say that I was a bitttt disappointed in is I didn't realize until I was home but the 2023 Rubicon no longer comes with the FOX shocks apparently. They're kind of covered in a red plastic and don't say FOX. Kind of lame, Love it otherwise drives so much better than the 2 door

EDIT: I looked at my build sheet and the Front and Rear Shocks say "RED TENNECO" not sure why the change, maybe I'm wrong but I was under the impression that the 2020-2022 had Fox shocks on rubicons.

My 22 JTRD has the Fox shocks, not sure if they are any better than the Red Tennecos.
Nice looking Gladiator, I'm kinda partial to the Stingrey personally.

 

[Hootbro]

EDIT: I looked at my build sheet and the Front and Rear Shocks say "RED TENNECO" not sure why the change, maybe I'm wrong but I was under the impression that the 2020-2022 had Fox shocks on rubicons.

Yeah, seems to be a 2023 change on the Rubicon's. Reasons are unknown. Could be supply issues for the FOX shocks or just a normal de-contenting manufacturers do over time in a model life cycle.

 

[ASHEVILLE_3D]

My 22 JTRD has the Fox shocks, not sure if they are any better than the Red Tennecos.
Nice looking Gladiator, I'm kinda partial to the Stingrey personally.

Awesome, nice collection ! Yeah I was going to go with the tan or white but saw the sting gray and damn definitely thought that looked the best. So glad I didn’t get a white Jeep for the third time in a row haha

 

[chr15m]

Went back and forth on pulling the trigger for the last 6mo, finally put my self out of misery.

Always wanted a Jeep, proud to finally own one.

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